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True Dealer Cost - Dealer Price - Dealer Invoice PriceMon, 26 Feb 2018 08:23:41 +0000en-UShourly1Are the Most Dependable Cars Always from the Same Manufacturers?http://www.truedealercost.com/are-the-most-dependable-cars-always-from-the-same-manufacturers/
http://www.truedealercost.com/are-the-most-dependable-cars-always-from-the-same-manufacturers/#respondSun, 07 Jan 2018 13:24:36 +0000http://www.truedealercost.com/?p=3390
Someone with little knowledge of car culture in the US, if given a few minutes to absorb comments from laypeople on the net, would come to the conclusion that some brands are infallible and others are total junk. Car enthusiasts praise their favorite brands whilst slandering other brands. You’ve seen the decals on Chevy windshields; the little smirking kid peeing on the Ford logo. It’s the culture. But do any of these forceful opinions (often stated as fact) hold water?
Let’s start by stating what should be obvious. Every manufacturer makes reliable vehicles. Nobody owns a car that can’t get them to work, day in and day out, for at least seven or eight years at an average commuting distance. A car that failed to do that would simply lose in the marketplace because nobody would buy it.
Manufacturers constantly improve the reliability of their vehicles…until they have to update them. That’s when problems usually present themselves, and that’s when continuous improvement resets. For example, the Toyota Tacoma was thought to be an “unkillable” truck for more than a decade. Then the third generation, the first Tacoma reboot in eleven years, started having transmission issues at low mileage. These things happen. But are some manufacturers better at making consistently dependable cars that others?

Watch out for Slander and Lack of Context

Here’s a tip for all you car shoppers out there. Be careful what you take to heart. Sometimes the claims people make are simply false. Defamation is a real thing that happens all the time, online and offline. Be careful who you trust.
Also, look for context. When you see “My Model S is a reliability nightmare” in a forum somewhere, you will naturally interpret that statement as a confirmation that the Model S is a total waste of money. However, the details don’t support that conclusion. Tesla reliability is, in fact, quite strong. The forum member complains of a broken wheel stud, which rarely happens unless a mechanic was at fault. He complains of a door handle which won’t present (The Model S’s handles are flush with the door until touched, when they pop out so you can open the door), and a battery that needs replacing.
While these are troubles, all brands have troubles. Trouble is common in new models today because so much new technology is involved. Lug nuts start falling apart, A/C fails to cool, the transmission slips. These things happen to every single brand because manufacturers always try to balance on the fence between low cost production and high quality products. What really matters is the warranty that covers your new vehicle and the quality of replacement parts and repairs. As we all know, not all warranties are created equal. Make sure you get a good one, or try a used car with a strong reliability record.

Get an Idea of the Vehicle’s Reliability

“Dependable cars” isn’t as straightforward as we may have thought. Although, There is a pretty good way to get an accurate risk assessment, so to speak. Find a reputable publisher of reliability, dependability or customer satisfaction. Examples are Consumer Reports and JD Power. Make sure you read about the way the scores are calculated. You want to know exactly what you’re looking at. Is it based on the rate at which a vehicle is serviced under warranty? Is it the general customer satisfaction? What questions where the respondents asked, if any? For what model year are the results? Are the results predicted or are they based on data from years of driving? You’ll find the answers you want, but be careful in your research.
What you’ll find, if you look at the results from a few years, is that the manufacturer’s reliability scores vary from year to year. While some are consistently strong, the strongest sometimes drop several spots and the weakest sometimes climb several spots. No, the most dependable cars aren’t always from the same manufacturers. However, some manufacturers rarely fall below the top six or seven spots.]]>http://www.truedealercost.com/are-the-most-dependable-cars-always-from-the-same-manufacturers/feed/0Electric Vehicle Glossary & Hybrid Car Glossaryhttp://www.truedealercost.com/electric-vehicle-glossary-hybrid-car-glossary/
http://www.truedealercost.com/electric-vehicle-glossary-hybrid-car-glossary/#respondWed, 14 Jun 2017 12:42:59 +0000http://F70AC938-4339-4B1A-A13A-4C766563D743Charging Point: A location where an electric vehicle can be charged.

EV: Electric vehicle. (hybrid vehicles may also be called “EVs”)

E-REV: Extended Range Electric Vehicle. These vehicles have electric motors and can meet the needs of most commuters. They also have (typically small) gas engines that increase their range significantly, allowing long-distance travel. In E-REVs, the purpose of the gas engine is to keep the vehicle’s batteries charged.

Fast Charge: A charging capability that can fully charge a vehicle in 3 to 4 hours.

HCU: Home charging unit. A charging device for use at the driver’s home. HCUs provide safety features that prevent fires and other dangers.

Hybrid: A car that employs both an electric motor and a gas engine. “Hybrid” may also be used as an adjective, as in “He likes hybrid cars.” Usually, “hybrid” refers to a car that is charged by its own ICE and can’t be charged by an electric charging station.

ICE: Internal combustion engine. An engine that runs on petrol, diesel or another fossil fuel.

kWh: Kilowatt hour. A unit of energy that equals the energy consumption in one hour by one kilowatt of power. 3.6 megajoules.

Li-ion Battery: Lithium ion battery. A type of battery that generally holds a strong charge for about a decade, after which the range of the vehicle will start to decline and the owner may decide to replace the battery.

MPGe: Miles per gallon equivalent. 33.7 kWh of electricity is equivalent to one gallon of gasoline, for the purposes of this metric.

PHEV: Plug-in hybrid vehicle. A hybrid vehicle that can be plugged into a charging unit and typically has 10 to 15 more miles in its range, compared to standard hybrids.

Rapid Charge: A technology that allows charging to 80% in 30 minutes or less. It reduces the lifespan on the battery, on the downside.

Range: The distance a vehicle can travel on a single charge or tank of fuel.

Regenerative Braking: A technology that helps to slow the vehicle while simultaneously charging its batteries.

]]>http://www.truedealercost.com/electric-vehicle-glossary-hybrid-car-glossary/feed/0Dealer Invoice Price and Values Fluctuate With Falling Gas Priceshttp://www.truedealercost.com/dealer-invoice-price-and-values-fluctuate-with-falling-gas-prices/
http://www.truedealercost.com/dealer-invoice-price-and-values-fluctuate-with-falling-gas-prices/#respondMon, 24 Nov 2014 20:11:25 +0000http://www.truedealercost.com/?p=2925As gas prices steadily rose over the last few years, fuel efficiency became a top factor to consider when car shopping, leading to increased popularity in hybrid models. However, with the recent drastic decrease- over 33 cents per gallon nationwide- consumers are saving more at the pump and concerning themselves less with fuel efficiency than other factors, such as safety, options, and style. As a result, larger vehicles, such as SUVs and the once nearly obsolete Hummer, are experiencing increased searches and purchases across the country, despite having one of the worst MPG ratings on the market.

How does this change in consumer priorities over fuel efficiency influence prices at the dealership? True dealer cost is not a concrete number; instead, it reflects the market value of a specific make and model. As fuel efficiency becomes less important to consumers, hybrids are losing popularity while larger vehicles are gaining popularity, thus affecting their value. For example, to increase sales and entice consumers to continue purchasing hybrids, dealers may lower the dealer price while simultaneously raising the price of SUVs to take advantage of consumer interest. Look out for these fluctuations while car hunting. Request a free price quote from TrueDealerCost.com and find the most up to date dealer invoice price on any make and model across the country.

]]>http://www.truedealercost.com/dealer-invoice-price-and-values-fluctuate-with-falling-gas-prices/feed/0Save Thousands by Exposing Dealership Secretshttp://www.truedealercost.com/save-thousands-by-exposing-dealership-secrets/
http://www.truedealercost.com/save-thousands-by-exposing-dealership-secrets/#respondMon, 14 Jul 2014 20:49:11 +0000http://www.truedealercost.com/?p=2828Would you like to save money on a new car, truck or SUV without haggling over the price of the vehicle? How about getting a new 2014 vehicle for the price of a 2013 model and saving money on the financing? Well we have a few tips that will help you before you buy your next vehicle.

Get Price Quotes
The first step to save you thousands on your new vehicle is getting price quotes for the vehicles you are interested in purchasing. First determine the type of vehicle will serve you best, be it a car, truck or SUV. Secondly, get request price quotes from www.TrueDealerCost.com and find out what dealers are paying for that vehicle.

Find Low Interest Rates before You Buy
Dealerships have been financing more new car buyers than ever before. This is because they can adjust their interest rates d term lengths to meet your desired car payment, but that may not be the best deal. Find the lowest rates before you go to the dealership.

Make Dealerships Compete
When you have found your dream car, truck or SUV, find multiple dealerships in the area that have that vehicle in stock. Then, start a price war between them and take the lowest deal to save even more cash!

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http://www.truedealercost.com/july-vehicle-discounts/#respondMon, 07 Jul 2014 21:35:20 +0000http://www.truedealercost.com/?p=2826July usually begins a summer slowdown in new vehicle sales. With vacationing Americans traveling all over the country, buying a new car or truck is not usually top of mind for U.S. consumers. This slowdown can lead to huge savings on vehicles that dealerships are trying to move. The list below shows some of the potential savings you can find at local dealerships. Check www.truedealercost.com to get price quotes straight from dealerships in your area.

2014 Ford F-150
Ford’s best-selling vehicle normally has rebates and discounts attached to it, but these discounts may be the best they offer all year. The F-150’s sticker price is just under 26,000, but you can find savings up to $4250 or more, which could put you in a new F-150 for under 22,000.

2014 Toyota Camry
The ever-popular Toyota Camry always attracts new car buyers for its reliability and style. The base MSRP is just over 23,000 but with the potential of up to $6000 off, a new 2014 Camry may be yours for around $17,000.

2014 Dodge Ram
This truck packs a punch in more ways than one. It is a durable. Reliable work truck for those in the trades and usually retails for just over $25000 for the base model. But Dodge’s rebates of nearly $7,500 makes this beast affordable at around $18,000.

]]>http://www.truedealercost.com/july-vehicle-discounts/feed/0What Is the True Invoice Price for a Car?http://www.truedealercost.com/what-is-the-true-invoice-price-for-a-car/
http://www.truedealercost.com/what-is-the-true-invoice-price-for-a-car/#respondMon, 30 Jun 2014 21:31:35 +0000http://www.truedealercost.com/?p=2823It’s the word that no dealership wants to hear from you. Invoice price. Dealerships don’t want you to know how much they paid for a vehicle, but you need to know it before you can begin negotiation. Invoice prices can be up to 17 percent under the sticker price, which means dealerships are charging you up to 17 percent more than they paid for your vehicle.

So how do you take advantage of this hidden information? First, get price quotes from TrueDealerCost.com and see how much dealers are actually paying for their cars, trucks or SUVs. Then, take those price quotes into the dealership when you are ready to negotiate. You can drive the price even lower by bringing a competitors price quote into them and see if they will beat the price to win your business.

It’s the last day of June, so dealerships will want to finish the month strong. Find the best deals from local dealerships at www.TrueDealerCost.com today!

]]>http://www.truedealercost.com/what-is-the-true-invoice-price-for-a-car/feed/0June SUV True Dealer Costshttp://www.truedealercost.com/june-suv-true-dealer-costs/
http://www.truedealercost.com/june-suv-true-dealer-costs/#respondMon, 23 Jun 2014 22:11:14 +0000http://www.truedealercost.com/?p=2760Are you looking for an SUV to get you and your family around town? Are you a soccer mom or dad who carts your future World Cup stars to practice and need some more interior room? If so, we have compiled a list of the best new SUVs and their true dealer invoice prices.

2014 Chevrolet Traverse
The Chevy Traverse in an excellent choice to transport your team around town. The Traverse comes equipped with 3rd row seating, lots of foot room and interior space. It only gets 16MPG, but an invoice price of 35,805 makes it a mid-priced choice.

2014 Acura RDX
The RDX is another choice for top SUV for families. It comes with a 273 horsepower V6 engine, responsive handling for dodging cones, and affordable with a 34,921 invoice price.

2014 Ford Flex
The Flex was a must on this list, as it is another 3rd row seating optioned vehicle with plenty of interior room. It also has plenty of storage and rear cargo space for all the soccer balls, and Gatorade jugs. With an invoice price of 33,263, it may be the perfect fit for your budget and your family.

To find deals like these and more on top of the line SUVs, get a new car quote from www.TrueDealerCost.com today!

]]>http://www.truedealercost.com/june-suv-true-dealer-costs/feed/0Plug-In Electric Vehicles on the Rise in the U.S.http://www.truedealercost.com/plug-in-electric-vehicles-on-the-rise-in-the-u-s/
http://www.truedealercost.com/plug-in-electric-vehicles-on-the-rise-in-the-u-s/#respondMon, 16 Jun 2014 20:46:31 +0000http://www.truedealercost.com/?p=2757Plug-in Electric Vehicles, or PEVs, launched in 2011, have enjoyed more success than analysts thought. When they first launched, PEVs were pricey and limited to the charging infrastructure. Even with these setbacks, PEVs outsold expectations and sold more than twice the number of units of conventional hybrid vehicles during their first 30 months.

In 2013, over 96,000 PEVs were sold in the U.S., nearly 4% of total sales. That is almost double the 2011 total of 2.2%. The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) reported that PEV sales are at 43,480 vehicles sold through May this year, with is 35% better than the same time frame last year. U.S. EV shoppers have 20 or so models to choose from, with another 17 models expected in the next two years. The charging infrastructure is also growing with nearly 20,000 charging outlets across the U.S.

Are you looking for a PEV and don’t know where to look? Find the best deals and get a car quote on the Tesla Model S and other PEVs at www.TrueDealerCost.com today.

]]>http://www.truedealercost.com/plug-in-electric-vehicles-on-the-rise-in-the-u-s/feed/0Get Informed Before Buying A Car In 2014http://www.truedealercost.com/get-informed-before-buying-a-car-in-2014/
http://www.truedealercost.com/get-informed-before-buying-a-car-in-2014/#respondTue, 10 Jun 2014 03:59:52 +0000http://www.truedealercost.com/?p=2754With so many new car, truck and SUVs to choose from these days, it can be more difficult to pick the vehicle that best suits you. That is, if you don’t know where to get all of the information to help you narrow down the wide variety of vehicles and find the few that will fit your lifestyle perfectly. TrueDealerCost.com has car quotes from local dealerships along with exclusive rebates and incentives on the vehicles you want.

The first decision to make is what type of vehicle do you need? Do you need a minivan or SUV to transport your family around to soccer games and grocery stores? Or do you need a fuel efficient, commuter vehicle for your morning and evening drives to and from work? After determining which type of vehicle you need, then look at the different automakers and amenities for the vehicles in that class. Lastly, determine which auto dealers in your area have the vehicle you want, so you can get competing bids from them.

The best place to get the information you need before heading to the dealership is www.TrueDealerCost.com. It has local car quotes, loan quotes and used car information as well. Get informed and save hundreds or thousands on your next new vehicle today.

]]>http://www.truedealercost.com/get-informed-before-buying-a-car-in-2014/feed/0Mazda recalls 2014 Mazda 6http://www.truedealercost.com/mazda-recalls-2014-mazda-6/
http://www.truedealercost.com/mazda-recalls-2014-mazda-6/#respondMon, 02 Jun 2014 23:26:51 +0000http://www.truedealercost.com/?p=2752If you own a 2014 Mazda 6 built between October 25th, 2012 and May 9th, 2013, your vehicle is likely to be recalled for a fuel tank issue. Mazda claims it is possible to overfill your fuel tank, which may lead to a jump in vehicle temperature. This can lead to an increase in fuel volume which can enter the charcoal canister. If this is happening, you will notice a malfunction indicator light on the dash, and fuel leakage may occur.

To fix this issue, Mazda will be installing an adapter in the fuel tank to reduce the probability of overfilling. The charcoal canister may need to be replaced as well if it is damaged. Mazda estimates the recall will affect 18,592 vehicles. No injuries have been reported because of the problem at this time.

If you want to change or upgrade your recalled Mazda 6, www.truedealercost.com can give you quotes from local dealers in your area. Use those quotes to start a bidding war between local dealerships to maximize your savings on a new vehicle.